Miscanthus sinensis ‘Yaku Jima’
Miscanthus sinensis 'Yaku Jima' is a dwarf maiden grass with narrow, light green blades in textural clumps.
‘Yaku Jima’ is a dwarf maiden grass with narrow, light green blades which turn reddish brown in fall. The compact clumps to 3-4 feet tall and wide provide a wonderful fine texture in the mid to back border. Tiny buff flowers with reddish highlights appear in tassel-like inflorescences above the foliage in late summer to fall later turning silver. Miscanthus sinensis is one of the best grasses for year-round beauty in the garden. In winter the foliage and flowers turn straw-coloured but persist until spring. Shear plants to the ground just before new growth emerges in spring. Deer resistant.
Common Name: Maiden Grass
Family: Poaceae (The Grass Family)
Zone Hardiness: 5-9
Light: Full Sun, Part Sun
Height: 2-4'
Width: 2-3'
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Red
Bloom Time: Late Summer - Fall
Foliage Colour: Green, Good Fall Colour
Class: Deciduous
Type: Grass
Soil Moisture: Average, Moist
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Moist meadows on slopes in lowland and mountains.
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Geographical Origin: Asia - China and Japan
